Quality Manager - AS9100, ERP & Supplier Excellence Leader

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead QA in a mechanical manufacturing environment in California.

The role responsibilities include driving AS9100 compliance, mentoring the QA team, and collaborating with design and operations to ensure product quality and regulatory adherence. You will conduct audits, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement across supplier quality and internal inspection processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA experience in a mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Background in aerospace, medical, machining, or assembly.
• Experience with ITAR-regulated products or a similarly controlled manufacturing environment preferred
• 2+ years managing or mentoring quality staff
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 with strong Excel skills
• ERP experience required
• Working knowledge of CpK, AS9100, and IPC standards
• experience hosting and conducting audits required
• Hands-on experience with inspection tools including CMM, micrometers, calipers, ID micrometers, screw gauges, and pin gauges required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely

Responsibilities

• Lead AS9100 audit preparation and QMS activities including contract and PO quality reviews, customer source inspections, exceptions, waivers, and product deviations
• Develop and mentor the quality team, promote lean practices, and partner with leadership to drive a quality-focused culture upstream into suppliers, design, and in‑process controls
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, drive corrective actions, and report monthly KPIs including supplier rejects, failure trends, and customer returns
• Improve quality systems and inspection processes by analyzing data, refining metrics, and developing Cpk capability measures to strengthen MRR, IMRR, RMA, and CAPA reporting
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance improvement by reducing incoming defects, setting pre‑inspection expectations, and driving dock‑to‑stock readiness
• Execute improvement plans across supplier quality, internal inspection processes, waste reduction, and risk‑based inspection reduction where process stability data supports it
• Engage key customers and suppliers to understand quality requirements, supplier capabilities, and how the supply base supports customer expectations
• Independently perform the full Quality Manager role including ERP and e‑SPC record management, product knowledge development, failure analysis, and root cause investigations
• Actively collaborate with cross‑functional teams through daily stand‑ups, staff meetings, and ongoing communication to ensure quality, compliance, safety, and operational excellence

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Excel skills

Team leadership

Written and verbal communication

Audit experience

Tools

ERP software

Inspection tools (CMM, micrometers, calipers)

Job description

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead QA in a mechanical manufacturing environment in California.

The role responsibilities include driving AS9100 compliance, mentoring the QA team, and collaborating with design and operations to ensure product quality and regulatory adherence. You will conduct audits, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement across supplier quality and internal inspection processes.